Sales Executive (Cold Chain)

CJ LogisticsNew Century, Kansas

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Overview

Schedule

Full-time

Education

Bachelor's/Undergraduate Degree

Career level

Senior-level

Remote

Hybrid remote

Benefits

Career Development

Unlimited or Flexible PTO

Job Description

Description

At this time, CJ Logistics America is unable to offer visa sponsorship or support for work authorization.

Candidates must complete an application at:

https://jobs.jobvite.com/cjlogisticsamerica/jobs

Now Hiring: Sales Executive, Cold Chain

CJ Logistics is seeking a Sales Executive with a specialized focus on Cold Chain growth solutions. In this role, you will represent CJ Logistics at industry events, manage the RFP process, and execute lead-generating activities primarily focused on cold chain warehouse management. As a critical member of our sales team, you will drive new business while cross-selling our diverse service channels to provide high-impact, customer-centric logistics solutions.

Why You’ll Love This Role:

You’ll work with a team that values collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
Every day presents new opportunities to grow, lead, and make an impact.
Your base pay is one part of your total compensation package. We anticipate this role to pay a minimum base salary of $100,000 per year, but actual base pay will depend on the successful candidate’s skills, qualifications, and experience. This role is also eligible for an annual incentive plan.
Ability to work a flexible schedule; typically your schedule will be 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. You can enjoy a balance of remote work and an office presence at our New Century, KS warehouse.

What You'll Do:

You will be responsible for identifying new business opportunities and nurturing key client relationships within the cold chain sector.

Strategic Sales: Develop and implement sales strategies for cold chain Warehouse Management (WM) to achieve revenue targets.
Business Development: Identify and pursue new opportunities through prospecting, networking, market research, and lead-generating activities.
Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong client relationships, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction and loyalty.
Cross-Selling: Actively promote additional service channels, including Transportation (TM), Freight Forwarding (FF), and Value-Added Services (VAS).
Market Intelligence: Conduct market analysis to identify trends, competitor activities, and customer needs to inform future sales strategies.
Proposals & RFPs: Manage the RFP process and prepare tailored presentations that demonstrate the value of our specialized cold chain services.
Internal Collaboration: Work closely with operations and marketing teams to ensure alignment and flawless execution of business strategies.
Performance Monitoring: Provide regular updates to management on sales performance, progress against goals, and market insights.

What You Bring to the Table:

Must reside within the Greater Kansas City region to support our new cold storage warehouse in New Century, KS.
Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or a related discipline.
3–5+ years of cold chain experience in a client-facing or account management role with proven sales success.
Demonstrated success in selling engagements valued at $1 million or more annually.
A deep understanding of the cold chain logistics industry, including a strong existing network of contacts.
Ability to engage and establish credibility with customer management at multiple levels (the "voice of the customer").
Advanced skills in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint) and experience with CRM systems.
A strategic mindset for identifying solutions to enterprise-wide challenges.

What's In It for You:

Strategic Growth: Play a leading role in growing our Cold Chain footprint from a brand-new, state-of-the-art facility.
Hybrid Flexibility: Enjoy a balance of remote work and an office presence at our New Century, KS warehouse.
Comprehensive Impact: Benefit from the resources of a global logistics leader while driving specialized, high-growth solutions.

Ready to lead our cold chain expansion in the Kansas City market? Apply today!

CJ Logistics About Statement:

At CJ Logistics America, we know that we do our best work when we have an inclusive and diverse team, where we can draw on our different life experiences to help us deliver innovative solutions for our customers. We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity, equity, and an inclusive workplace. Research shows that while men apply to jobs when they meet an average of 60% of the criteria, women and other marginalized people tend to only when they check every box. So if you think you might be a good fit for the role, but don't necessarily meet every single requirement on the job posting, we still encourage you to apply.

CJ Logistics delivers integrated and multimodal logistics services, connecting every corner of the world via air, sea and land. As a lead logistics partner (LLP), third-party logistics provider (3PL) and supply chain consultant, we help customers leverage supply chain management as a competitive advantage, reducing total system costs, transforming business processes, improving service and facilitating growth and change. With a focus on social responsibility and sustainability through growth with customers and communities, we prioritize the wellbeing of the end consumer, our customers and our employees. CJ Logistics is responsible for the North America region, specializing in solutions for regulated industries such as food and beverage, consumer-packaged goods, healthcare and medical supplies, and tire and automotive.

CJ Logistics is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We prohibit discrimination and or/harassment of any type, including but not limited to discrimination and or harassment based upon race, religion, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, pregnancy or relation medical conditions, childbirth, breastfeeding, parental status, veteran and/or military statue, disability (physical or mental) medical condition, genetic information or characteristics, political affiliation, domestic violence survivor status, marital status, or other characteristics prohibited by federal, state, or local law. Additionally, CJ Logistics participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations. At this time, CJ Logistics America is unable to offer visa sponsorship or support for work authorization.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Candidates must complete an application at:

https://jobs.jobvite.com/cjlogisticsamerica/jobs

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CJ Logistics is looking for a candidate with "Senior-level" experience level.

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The education requirement for this position is Bachelor's/Undergraduate Degree. Candidates with relevant qualifications or equivalent experience may also be considered.

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CJ Logistics offers following benefits: Career Development and Unlimited or Flexible PTO for this position. Actual benefits may vary depending on the employer's policies and employment terms.

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